Itinerario Un día en Tlaquepaque

Día 1: What to do on your next stop in Tlaquepaque?

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Traditional Breakfast in Tlaquepaque
Start your day with a delicious Mexican breakfast at some of the restaurants in downtown Tlaquepaque, most of which are located along Andador Independencia or nearby streets. This will allow you to feel early on the joy and warmth of this Magical Town.

Some restaurants in downtown Tlaquepaque:

El Patio Tlaquepaque
Where: 186 Independencia, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Buffet service is available in the mornings.

La Mata Tinta
Where: 145 Juárez, 3, Downtown
Hours: 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Café San Pedro Tlaquepaque
Where: 85 Juárez, Downtown
Hours: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Tour of Tlaquepaque galleries
Continue your visit with a tour of Tlaquepaque’s main galleries, including Rodo Padilla’s, where you can admire his charming sculptures called “los gorditos” which bring to life traditional Mexican characters. You can also explore the surreal works of Sergio Bustamante, and finish at Paco Padilla’s workshop, where you’ll find original ceramic pieces and have the chance to get closer to the creative process.

Tlaquepaque is a home to artists and artisans, where you can find unique pieces to take home.

Galería Rodo Padilla
Where: 139 Independencia, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Galería Sergio Bustamante
Where: 238 Independencia, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Taller Paco Padilla
Where: 142 Prisciliano Sánchez, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Lunch at Benito Juárez Market
Enjoy local flavors at the Benito Juárez Municipal Market. Here, you’ll find a wide range of traditional dishes such as gorditas with stews, typical birria, tortas ahogadas, carne en su jugo, seafood, sandwiches, and more.

Mercado Benito Juárez
Where: Morelos and Álvaro Obregón, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Traditional Sweets Workshop
In an old house in downtown Tlaquepaque, there is a workshop where you can learn how some of Mexico’s most delicious and representative sweets are made, such as cajeta, marzipan, coconut candy (cocada), macadamia nut eggnog, and artisanal chocolate. This workshop is run by the store Nuestros Dulces, which has several branches in Tlaquepaque and offers one of the widest varieties of traditional sweets.

Nuestros Dulces Workshop
Where: 39 Reforma, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Traditional Ice Cream (Nieve de Garrafa)
To continue your afternoon, refresh yourself with delicious traditional ice cream called nieve de garrafa. You can find all kinds of flavors, from jericalla, corn, chongos, tequila, yellow plum, tamarind, pistachio, passion fruit, and more. If you still want a little snack, head to Jardín Hidalgo, where on weekends several street stalls sell tostadas, gelatin with eggnog, guasanas (green peas), salchipulpos (octopus-shaped sausages), fries, corn, and more.

Nieves Chapalita
Where: 246 Juárez, Downtown
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

7:30 PM to Midnight
Cazuelas at El Parián
El Parián is a historic building dating back to 1878, originally a market that later became home to the town’s first cantinas (bars). Today, around its kiosk you’ll find various restaurants, and on most days, mariachi performances.

In 1941, this place was the setting for the filming of the movie Ay Jalisco no te rajes, starring Jorge Negrete.

Visit the iconic place called El Parián in Tlaquepaque and order one of the traditional cazuelas, a drink made with slices of orange, grapefruit, lime, lemon, grapefruit soda, and a shot of tequila, served in a clay bowl.

El Parián
Where: 15 Progreso, Downtown
Hours: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Cheers, and we look forward to welcoming you soon to the Magical Town of Tlaquepaque!